[ applause ] ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the National Constitution center, and happy Constitution Day [ applause ] it is so exciting to welcome you here on the 230th birthday of the u. S. Constitution, and weve had such an exciting morning. Weve heard from ken burns and lynn novak, interviewed by David Rubenstein about their new vietnam documentary. We heard from the plaintiffs in the brown versus board of education korematsu and tinker cases. Their descendants came to talk about their experiences in those crucial cases. And now were going to hear about what every american should know about the Constitutional Convention and the founding documents from the person in america whos done more to increase Public Awareness of those documents than anyone else. David rubenstein has had an extraordinary career. Early on in washington, he worked as chief counsel for the Senate Judiciary committee under senator birch bah, and i want to take a moment to honor senator bey, whos about to turn 90
Ladies and gentlemen, happy Constitution Day it is so exciting to welcome hire on the 230th birthday of the u. S. Constitution. We had such an exciting morning. We heard from ken burns and lynn novak interviewed by David Ruben Rosenstein about their new vietnam documentary and we heard from the plaintiffs descendants in crucial cases and now we will hear what every american should no about the Constitutional Convention and founding documents from the person in america who has done more to increase Public Awareness of those documents that anyone else. David Ruben Rosenstein had an extraordinary career. Early on in washington me worked under senator birch bah. Birch bye, who is about to turn 90. He is the only living american central to two constitutional amendments. The 25thth amendment and 26th amendment giving 18 yearolds the right to vote. Please join me in giving appreciation for the senator. David went onto a distinguished career in the carter white house. He is head of the Carlisl
Cases. Their descendants came to talk about their experiences in those crucial cases. And now were going to hear about what every american should know about the Constitutional Convention and the founding documents from the person in america whos done more to increase Public Awareness of those documents than anyone else. David rubenstein has had an extraordinary career. Early on in washington, he worked as chief counsel for the Senate Judiciary committee under bey, and itor birch bo want to take a moment to honor senator bey, whos about to turn 90. He was the only living american who was central to the framing of two constitutional amendments, the 25th amendment involving president ial disability, and the 26th amendment giving 18yearolds the right to vote. So, if you would, please join me in expressing appreciation for senator bey. [applause] david went on to a distinguished career in the carter white house. He is head of the carlyle group, and hes carved out this unique niche as americ
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Alright. David i dont consider myself a journalist. Nobody else would consider myself a journalist. I began to take on the life of being an interviewer, even though i have a day job. How do you define leadership . What is it that make somebody tick . I like to start by acknowledging the presence of mrs. Bush. Thank you very much for being here. [applause] actually, i was supposed to do that. David sorry. [laughter] david i want to ask you about your parents. How are they doing . Mr. Bush i hate these tough questions. Thank you for asking. Told dad today i would be on stage with bill, and you were the moderator. David what did he say . Mr. Bush he was surprised. [laughter] david okay. Surprised you could not do anybody better . Oprah wasnt available. Mr. Bush thank you very much. I am fortunate to be the only president with both parents alike after the presidency. Every day is a blessing to have your mom and i live. They are doing well. 92 and 93 years old. Thank you for asking. I will